QEP Resources Company Profile (NYSE:QEP)

QEP Resources, Inc. is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The Company focuses on two regions of the United States: the Northern Region (primarily in North Dakota, Wyoming and Utah) and the Southern Region (primarily in Texas and Louisiana). The Company conducts exploration and production activities in North America's hydrocarbon resource plays. The Company has an inventory of developed and undeveloped drilling locations in the Permian Basin in western Texas, the Williston Basin in North Dakota, Haynesville/Cotton Valley in northwestern Louisiana, the Pinedale Anticline (Pinedale) in western Wyoming, the Uinta Basin in eastern Utah and other properties in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. It sells gas volumes to wholesale marketers, industrial users, local distribution companies and utilities. It sells oil and natural gas liquid (NGL) volumes to refiners, marketers and other companies.

What is QEP Resources' stock symbol?

QEP Resources trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "QEP."

How were QEP Resources' earnings last quarter?

QEP Resources, Inc. (NYSE:QEP) released its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 26th. The company reported ($0.12) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.20) by $0.08. The company earned $383.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $413.27 million. QEP Resources had a negative net margin of 3.90% and a negative return on equity of 4.24%. QEP Resources's revenue for the quarter was up 15.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned ($0.23) EPS. View QEP Resources' Earnings History.

What are analysts saying about QEP Resources stock?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about QEP Resources stock:

1. National Securities analysts commented, "• We are initiating coverage on QEP Resources with a BUY rating and $11 price target. Given the company’s current price (and our expectations for increased production and cash flows), we see QEP as trading at an unwarranted discount to intrinsic value. To that end, we compared QEP with a set of valuation multiples derived from a selection of industry peers. Additionally, we value QEP’s equity on the basis of daily production, proved reserves, and projected EBITDA. In doing so, we arrive at a value per share of $11, implying 33% additional upside, given current prices. • QEP Resources has a strong base of reserves, along with an expanding presence in the Permian Basin. We note a diverse production profile for QEP, though we expect a deeper focus on the Permian, moving forward. As it stands, QEP holds 731.1 million barrels of oil equivalent (Mmboe), across the Permian Basin (TX), Williston Basin (ND), Haynesville Shale (LA), and Pinedale Anticline (WY). We note that approximately 14% of current production is driven by the aforementioned Permian assets, and expect that figure to increase moving forward. To that end, we expect that 6 of the 7 rigs currently being operated by QEP will be located in the Permian for the remainder of 2017. • As Permian based production increases, we expect an expansion in operating margins as well. We expect QEP’s oil weighted production mix (35% in 2Q17) to increase as they make progress in the Permian, which in isolation is a 72% oil weighed asset. In turn, we contend that this positions QEP for expanded margins and increased EBITDA in future quarters. Additionally, with production costs of approximately $12 per boe (excluding interest expense and G&A), we see QEP as well positioned to generate positive cash flow, even in what we consider to be a tepid oil price environment. • We base our price target on a blended average of QEP’s daily production, proved reserves, and projected EBITDA figures. In doing so, we arrive at a price target of $11 per share (Exhibit 11). Additionally, our model deducts $0.39 for a working capital deficit, while also deducting $7 per share for net debt. Thus, given the 33% implied upside to current prices, we initiate coverage on QEP with a BUY rating. " (7/31/2017)

2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "With natural gas and oil prices remaining weak, QEP's core business – exploration and production – has been facing high degree of volatility. As a result, the company has been able to extract less value for its products. This, in turn, has adversely affected the group’s earnings and cash flows. QEP’s valuation has also been negatively impacted by its natural gas-heavy production mix. Additionally, the energy company's decision to suspend dividend due to market weakness has further contributed to negative outlook by the investors. To make matters worse, QEP halved its 2016 growth plans and plans to rapidly reduce its operating rig count. Given these headwinds, we see QEP as a risky bet that ordinary investors should exit." (10/19/2016)

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